Popular stand-up comic Brian Regan has a sketch in which he was a doctor and get a list of things that cause heartburn. Stunned. "Yes, I know. I know how to do that, "he said with a confused look on his face:" It's like a cannonball wound and make a list … "1) Do not stand directly in front of a cannon. "I have a cannonball wound! Has shot wound ointment? "Unfortunately, Mr. Regan's desire to combat the basis of heartburn remedy is not the final answer. Taking antacids, like Zantac and Pepcid Complete 75 Double Action can relieve heartburn symptoms temporarily, but not a cure, heartburn can also cause damage if not avoided source. Some causes of medical HeartburnBrian Regan gives a list of things to avoid, and then said "Oh yes, and lay off dairy products. Regan said Dr. May and have said: "More happiness! "This list is a bit like that, but when the ultimate goal is to prevent the pain of heartburn, it seems less harmful. • Drinks containing caffeine such as coffee and colas. One effect of caffeine is a relaxation of the LES or lower esophageal sphincter. This can cause stomach contents "reflux" into the esophagus. • Alcoholic beverages. It seems strange, because caffeine and alcohol appear to be opposites, but alcohol has almost the same effect as caffeine on LES. • Tight clothing. Yes, go with the principle of no more happiness here. In fact, tight clothing force feeding reflux into the esophagus, especially in tight jeans and belts and anything that tries to do things like control of top spot. Is not this the perfect time to invest in something comfortable, like pajama pants? • Eat before bed. The days of the midnight snack should be higher for people with heartburn. Shortly after lunch on the increase the chances of reflux. • Chocolate. All good causes heartburn, apparently. Chocolate contains theobromine, another chemical that relaxes the LES and allow acid into the esophagus. • fatty or fried foods and heavy meals. Amounts eat fatty foods or large slows digestion and the food remains longer in the stomach, especially foods can easily be forced into the esophagus. • Snuff. The chemicals in cigarettes and snuff weaken the LES, which means that over time, but simply allowing more food into the esophagus. • Citrus fruits, tomatoes and other high acid foods. Avoiding things on this list and the development of good nutrition and health habits can reduce the number of times you have to take medication and retention of acid esophageal acidity can help serve you, happy for long. Phasing to avoid heartburn in the habits of his life to avoid asking whether life is worth living, even with heartburn, but introduce them. Being able to treat the symptoms is necessary, but avoid the symptoms often can be much more effective than any ointment "Cannonball".